Proposal Engineer

What You Will Do:

GFTis seekinganexperiencedProposal Engineertojoin our expanding Power Group.

Joining thepower teamatGFTmeans engaging incutting-edgeprojects that drive the future of energy infrastructure. Our team excels in providing solutions for power transmission, distribution, and renewable energy,utilizingadvanced technologies and creative problem-solving to meet today’s diverse energy needs. Be part of a dynamic group dedicated to enhancing system reliability, safety, and efficiency while shaping the energy landscape for a resilient and sustainable future​.Discover some of our signature power and energy projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As aProposal Engineer, you will leadandsupportthe creation ofPowerproposals.

Youwill have experiencewriting andsupportingproposals in the Power Delivery space.In addition, you will have the opportunity todemonstrateyour ability to build effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders in the Power & Utility industry.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Develop technical proposals for power delivery projects, including substations, transmission lines, battery electric storage systems, solar farms and grid modernizations
• Balancing competing deadlines for multiple design-build opportunities
• Coordinate and prepare cost estimates, schedules and risk assessments with engineering,procurementand construction teams
• Ensure proposals meet utility standards,codesand regulations
• Interface with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotes and technical data
• Understand contract terms andparticipatein bid reviews
• Collaborate with sales, projectmanagementand operations to align proposal strategy with business goals
• Maintain knowledge of market trends, emergingtechnologiesand utility practices in power delivery

Education | Experience:

• MinimumBachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 8+ years progressive experience inproposalswithin power and utility industry
• Interest in or direct experience working in the consulting engineering profession
• Demonstrated ability with project management software and tools (Microsoft Project or similar) for scope,scheduleand budgetmanagement
• Commitment to driving strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best practices

• Professional Engineering License (PE)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project
• Experience with AI - Copilot

Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time